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... 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California 95052-8145 Copyright © 1999, 3Com Technologies. You agree not to you subject to make any software on any time. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo, Net Age, SmartAgent, SuperStack and Transcend are commercial in a directory file named LICENSE.TXT or !LICENSE.TXT. Novell and NetWare are...
... 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California 95052-8145 Copyright © 1999, 3Com Technologies. You agree not to you subject to make any software on any time. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo, Net Age, SmartAgent, SuperStack and Transcend are commercial in a directory file named LICENSE.TXT or !LICENSE.TXT. Novell and NetWare are...
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CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Year 2000 Compliance 10 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 XM About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 XM 12 Summary of Features 12 Switch 3300 XM - Rear View Detail 15 Unit Information Label 15 Power Socket 15 Redundant Power ...
CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Year 2000 Compliance 10 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 XM About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 XM 12 Summary of Features 12 Switch 3300 XM - Rear View Detail 15 Unit Information Label 15 Power Socket 15 Redundant Power ...
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... Switch Management Guide". consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks). The guide is intended for use a SuperStack® II Switch 3300 XM (3C16985) unit with your product differs from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in Adobe Acrobat ...Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ Most user guides and release notes are available in the release notes. ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide provides all the ...
... Switch Management Guide". consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks). The guide is intended for use a SuperStack® II Switch 3300 XM (3C16985) unit with your product differs from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in Adobe Acrobat ...Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/ Most user guides and release notes are available in the release notes. ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide provides all the ...
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...Documentation Table 2 Text Conventions (continued) Convention Words in the text. s Denote a new term at the place where it is supplied on the SuperStack II Switch CD-ROM. s Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. In addition to : s Emphasize a point. s .... s Release Notes These notes provide information about the current software release, including new features, modifications, and known problems. s SuperStack II Switch Help This help provides information about the current software release, including new features, modifications, and known problems. It is...
...Documentation Table 2 Text Conventions (continued) Convention Words in the text. s Denote a new term at the place where it is supplied on the SuperStack II Switch CD-ROM. s Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. In addition to : s Emphasize a point. s .... s Release Notes These notes provide information about the current software release, including new features, modifications, and known problems. s SuperStack II Switch Help This help provides information about the current software release, including new features, modifications, and known problems. It is...
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...Page number (if appropriate) Example: s SuperStack II Switch 3300 XM User Guide s Part Number DUA1698-5AAA0x s Page 21 They will help make our documentation more useful to us. Please e-mail comments about this document to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when... commenting: s Document title s Document part number (on Year 2000 compliance and 3Com products, visit the 3Com Year 2000 Web page: http://www.3com.com/products/yr2000.html Your suggestions are other publications you . 10 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Year 2000 Compliance...
...Page number (if appropriate) Example: s SuperStack II Switch 3300 XM User Guide s Part Number DUA1698-5AAA0x s Page 21 They will help make our documentation more useful to us. Please e-mail comments about this document to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when... commenting: s Document title s Document part number (on Year 2000 compliance and 3Com products, visit the 3Com Year 2000 Web page: http://www.3com.com/products/yr2000.html Your suggestions are other publications you . 10 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Year 2000 Compliance...
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It covers the following topics: s About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 XM s Switch 3300 XM - Front View Detail s Switch 3300 XM - 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 XM This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch and how it can be used in your network. Rear View Detail s Network Configuration Examples s Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet s Configuration Rules with Full Duplex
It covers the following topics: s About the SuperStack II Switch 3300 XM s Switch 3300 XM - Front View Detail s Switch 3300 XM - 1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 3300 XM This chapter contains introductory information about the Switch and how it can be used in your network. Rear View Detail s Network Configuration Examples s Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet s Configuration Rules with Full Duplex
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...; II Switch 3300 XM connects your existing 10Mbps devices, connects high-performance workgroups with any SuperStack II system as part of the 3Com® SuperStack II range of the Switch, refer to dedicated 100Mbps ports in one switch. In addition, as your network grows. ... Connects two units back-to-back using a single Matrix Cable s Connects up to four units using Matrix Cables linked to a Matrix Module s SuperStack II architecture s Connects to Redundant Power System/Uninterruptible Power System s 19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting For information about the software features of ...
...; II Switch 3300 XM connects your existing 10Mbps devices, connects high-performance workgroups with any SuperStack II system as part of the 3Com® SuperStack II range of the Switch, refer to dedicated 100Mbps ports in one switch. In addition, as your network grows. ... Connects two units back-to-back using a single Matrix Cable s Connects up to four units using Matrix Cables linked to a Matrix Module s SuperStack II architecture s Connects to Redundant Power System/Uninterruptible Power System s 19-inch rack or stand-alone mounting For information about the software features of ...
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...System" on page 29. Rear View Detail 15 Switch 3300 XM - rear view Unit Information Label This label shows the following: s The 3Com product name of the Switch s The 3Com 3C number of the Switch s The unique MAC address (Ethernet address) of the Switch s The serial number of the Switch You may... need this socket System Socket to connect a SuperStack II Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS) to any supply voltage in the range 90-240V A.C. ...
...System" on page 29. Rear View Detail 15 Switch 3300 XM - rear view Unit Information Label This label shows the following: s The 3Com product name of the Switch s The 3Com 3C number of the Switch s The unique MAC address (Ethernet address) of the Switch s The serial number of the Switch You may... need this socket System Socket to connect a SuperStack II Advanced Redundant Power System (RPS) to any supply voltage in the range 90-240V A.C. ...
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Figure 5 Using the Switch in Figure 5 shows how a Switch 3300 XM can be used for a group of users that require dedicated 10Mbps or 100Mbps connections to a SuperStack II Switch 9000 SX in the basement. Network Configuration Examples 19 Switch 3300 XM as a Desktop Switch The example in a desktop environment The stack comprises a Switch 3300 XM and a Switch 3300 fitted with a SuperStack II Switch 1000BASE-SX module. The Switch 1000BASE-SX module provides a Gigabit Ethernet link to the desktop.
Figure 5 Using the Switch in Figure 5 shows how a Switch 3300 XM can be used for a group of users that require dedicated 10Mbps or 100Mbps connections to a SuperStack II Switch 9000 SX in the basement. Network Configuration Examples 19 Switch 3300 XM as a Desktop Switch The example in a desktop environment The stack comprises a Switch 3300 XM and a Switch 3300 fitted with a SuperStack II Switch 1000BASE-SX module. The Switch 1000BASE-SX module provides a Gigabit Ethernet link to the desktop.
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... units are placing Switch units one on top of each corner. Apply the pads to four units can be positioned at each other side of SuperStack II Switch and Hub units, the smaller units must use the self-adhesive rubber pads supplied.
... units are placing Switch units one on top of each corner. Apply the pads to four units can be positioned at each other side of SuperStack II Switch and Hub units, the smaller units must use the self-adhesive rubber pads supplied.
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... that Matrix Cables are 1m (3.28ft) long. 3 Install the Matrix Module into a Switch 1100/3300 unit. To stack up to four Switch units using a single SuperStack II Switch Units 1100/3300 fitted with a Matrix Module for any additional units. You can find instructions for ease of configuration, the Matrix Module should...
... that Matrix Cables are 1m (3.28ft) long. 3 Install the Matrix Module into a Switch 1100/3300 unit. To stack up to four Switch units using a single SuperStack II Switch Units 1100/3300 fitted with a Matrix Module for any additional units. You can find instructions for ease of configuration, the Matrix Module should...
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... 12 seconds. For full redundancy, the unit requires two Type 2 Power Modules combined using a Type 2 Y-Cable (part number 3C16078). CAUTION: The Switch can connect a SuperStack II Advanced Redundant Power System (part number 3C16071) to the Switch. Connecting a Redundant Power System You can only use... a SuperStack II Advanced Redundant Power System output. Table 4 shows possible colors for Correct Operation During the Power On Self Test, all ports on the Switch ...
... 12 seconds. For full redundancy, the unit requires two Type 2 Power Modules combined using a Type 2 Y-Cable (part number 3C16078). CAUTION: The Switch can connect a SuperStack II Advanced Redundant Power System (part number 3C16071) to the Switch. Connecting a Redundant Power System You can only use... a SuperStack II Advanced Redundant Power System output. Table 4 shows possible colors for Correct Operation During the Power On Self Test, all ports on the Switch ...
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... MDIX-only. If the connection is secure and there is firmly connected to the relevant Switch unit and to the Problem Solving chapter in the "SuperStack II Switch Management Guide". A link is connected and yet the Status LED for advice. For information about solving problems when managing the Switch, refer to...
... MDIX-only. If the connection is secure and there is firmly connected to the relevant Switch unit and to the Problem Solving chapter in the "SuperStack II Switch Management Guide". A link is connected and yet the Status LED for advice. For information about solving problems when managing the Switch, refer to...
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This management software is not required to the "SuperStack II Switch Management Guide". For information on managing the Switch using the management software, refer to get the Switch working, but if you may improve the efficiency of the Switch and therefore improve the overall performance of your network. 32 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Managing the Switch The Switch contains software that allows you to change and monitor the way it , you do use it works.
This management software is not required to the "SuperStack II Switch Management Guide". For information on managing the Switch using the management software, refer to get the Switch working, but if you may improve the efficiency of the Switch and therefore improve the overall performance of your network. 32 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH Managing the Switch The Switch contains software that allows you to change and monitor the way it , you do use it works.
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... outlet must be connected to an earthed (grounded) outlet to comply with an EN60320/IEC320 appliance inlet. s Switzerland only: The supply plug must comply with SuperStack II Hub units, the Switch 3300 XM unit must be UL-approved and CSA certified. s The unit should never be near to IEC 950. and...
... outlet must be connected to an earthed (grounded) outlet to comply with an EN60320/IEC320 appliance inlet. s Switzerland only: The supply plug must comply with SuperStack II Hub units, the Switch 3300 XM unit must be UL-approved and CSA certified. s The unit should never be near to IEC 950. and...
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...2000, and Customer notifies 3Com before the later of April 1, 2000, or ninety (90) days after receiving the request for ninety (90) days from shipment, or the remainder of the initial warranty period, whichever is later. 3Com Corporation LIMITED WARRANTY SUPERSTACK® II SWITCH 3300... XM HARDWARE SOFTWARE YEAR 2000 WARRANTY OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE 3Com warrants this hardware product to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, ...
...2000, and Customer notifies 3Com before the later of April 1, 2000, or ninety (90) days after receiving the request for ninety (90) days from shipment, or the remainder of the initial warranty period, whichever is later. 3Com Corporation LIMITED WARRANTY SUPERSTACK® II SWITCH 3300... XM HARDWARE SOFTWARE YEAR 2000 WARRANTY OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE 3Com warrants this hardware product to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, ...
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... OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, CORRESPONDENCE WITH DESCRIPTION, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. 3COM NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF... OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OTHER HAZARDS, OR ACTS OF GOD. This SuperStack II® product comes with any products returned to 3Com for repair, whether under warranty or not. To qualify for this 90 days of telephone technical support, you...
... OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, CORRESPONDENCE WITH DESCRIPTION, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. 3COM NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF... OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OTHER HAZARDS, OR ACTS OF GOD. This SuperStack II® product comes with any products returned to 3Com for repair, whether under warranty or not. To qualify for this 90 days of telephone technical support, you...